Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX10

The following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung NX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-M5 II was launched 4 years after the NX10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M5 II scores vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II and the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and NX10 is 80 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M5 II featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus E-M5 II will show extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.